Now, We Are Breaking Up (2021) s01e09 Episode Script

1
Nothing is forever.
And we can't really control anything.
The only thing we can do is
be in the moment and only think about today
as we try to live and love to the fullest.
It's nice to meet you. I'm Ha Young Eun.
I don't know what others would say about Jae Guk.
But he is my son, and I truly care for him.
He's been hiding away all his life because of his parents' fault.
And now, if people find out about the woman he loves,
he'll have to live like that for the rest of his life.
As his mother, I can't just sit back and let that happen.
That's why I wanted to meet you.
What are your feelings for Jae Guk?
Ms. Ha Young Eun.
What are your feelings for him?
I love him.
Although he's not my biological son,
he and Soo Wan are brothers.
That will not change the way I feel about him.
I've already confirmed it.
I see.
Then persuade me.
How sure are you about this?
How sincere are your feelings for him?
If you can convince me,
then I'll approve of your relationship.
("It's sad that we even have to talk about diversity and difference")
("because it should be normal." By Olivier Rousteing)
(Now, We Are Breaking Up)
(Episode 9)
Don't save them for Ji Min.
You should eat them, okay?
Anyway, it sounds like you managed to get over the first hurdle.
It went better than expected.
But now, how can I make her believe that I am indeed serious about him?
It's the beginning of another hurdle.
If the two of you are happy, that's all that matters.
What else would you have to do to convince her?
Right?
I can't believe I'm smiling in front of you.
Hey, please smile so that I can smile with you.
"How are you feeling? Are you feeling any better?"
That's what I hear all the time these days, which is pointless.
I much prefer this. It's so much more interesting.
It's nice to see you happy and hear all about it.
By the way, what's that?
Hey, I keep losing weight.
I have nothing to wear.
I want to start getting rid of my stuff.
Do you really have to upset me like this?
Stop nagging me.
Every time my husband sees me,
he says I should be hospitalized and get chemotherapy.
I'm sick of hearing it.
Get chemotherapy. You should be hospitalized.
Expecting and hoping to get better
It'd be so devastating if my condition didn't improve.
I'll be irritable because of the pain.
I'll yell at all of you and demand that you put up with me.
I don't want to waste my precious time like that.
- Mi Sook.
- I want to end things well.
That's why I want to live today to the fullest.
To the very last day of my life.
I want to do everything that I can do
so that I can part
with all of you and leave with no regrets.
I should throw this out before Ji Min comes home.
She's only seven, but she's very mature.
Sometimes, I don't even know how to answer her questions.
I'll take it.
It gets chilly in mornings and evenings.
You can't catch a cold.
(Clothing Drop Box)
You know why your friend feels that way.
But I can't let her go like this, without even trying.
There are so many things I never got to do for Mi Sook.
Like she said,
just take one day at a time
and do everything you can do for her.
What about your mother?
Has she said anything to you since she met me?
No, nothing yet.
I don't really know what we can do to show her
that we're both serious about this and convince her,
but let's just keep doing what we've been doing.
We'll just do what we can do.
Oh, I'm here. I'll talk to you later.
If it's for your girlfriend, you should go for this.
Pink roses mean "happy love."
Please make a nice arrangement.
No problem.
I told you I'd buy you a new outfit.
It's for Dad's retirement ceremony.
I want to divorce your dad.
Will this make you look old?
Leave it!
I'll just wear whatever I can grab in the morning.
You need to think about Dad.
Everyone will want to say hello to the vice-principal's wife.
For nearly 40 years, I woke up at 6am every morning
to make breakfast for him
and make sure he could get to work on time.
What more must I do for your father?
I'm retiring too.
So I'll wear whatever I want. What's wrong with that?
Then why did you call me here?
- You said it was urgent.
- It is urgent.
- Come sit down here.
- Oh, boy.
I want you to get married before I divorce your father.
Are you threatening me now?
I want to be free and enjoy my life too.
In just two days, I'll be done having to look after your father.
But because of you, I'm still tied down here.
How much longer do I have to put up with this?
- I'm seeing someone.
- Exactly.
What? What did you say?
I am seeing someone now.
My gosh, who? Who is he? What does he do?
How old is he?
When can I meet him?
- You brat!
- My gosh.
What are these flowers for?
To win some brownie points with you.
I heard you met Young Eun.
Did she tell you to do this?
No, this was my idea.
You must be hungry. What do you feel like eating?
Spicy noodles. I came here because I was craving it.
All right. Give me a few minutes.
Is 66 the largest size?
Yes, ma'am.
But it's oversized, so it'll fit you if you normally wear 66.5.
I couldn't even zip it up.
Excuse me. Can I go a half size up?
I'm sorry. It doesn't come in half sizes.
Are you really not going to make more sizes?
You know it's not that simple.
Hills wants me to quit Sono
and join an imported brand they're launching soon.
So? Have you given them your answer yet?
You see, I run my own business.
When you sell domestic brands, it's not easy to deal
with slow-moving inventory and pay your staff every month.
I have to say, La Fayere is my only hope now.
It's not just me.
They contacted all the managers who are famous in the industry.
It's all about diversity these days.
So why is it that clothes still only come in S, M, and L?
I strongly suggest that we make more sizes.
That's not enough. I need an answer.
The sales department always pressures us, saying the company
doesn't break even until 60 percent of the merchandise is sold,
but you need to help us sell more. Don't you agree?
Yes, I understand.
She wants to make hay while the sun shines.
I bet she's getting many customers because of La Fayere.
Can you finish the report before the meeting?
Head Manager Koh will yell at you again.
Yes, probably.
Yes, I'll be back soon. Have it ready by then.
(Suggestions From Shop Managers)
Our clothes come in 44, 55, and 66. We also have the free size.
Why do we need more sizes?
On home shopping channels, 77 and 88 often sell out first,
which means there is demand.
It's easier said than done.
We'd have to draft new patterns
and find a different factory.
It all costs money.
In the US, women's clothing sizes range from 2 to 12.
For women's bottoms, customers also have the option
to choose from three different lengths.
Because clothes come in many different sizes,
customers can pick the size that fits them the best.
The US has a racially and ethnically diverse population.
Why don't you visit every customer and take their measurements, then?
Where's the report I asked for? This is completely irrelevant.
Just do your job!
Making clothes that satisfy our customers' needs
is part of my job.
- Ms. Ha.
- We lose customers
when a competent shop manager quits.
Please consider it positively, Mr. Koh.
Gosh, she and I never see eye to eye.
I've managed to get past one hurdle.
Hey, Young Eun!
Another obstacle is coming my way.
(Director Hwang Chi Sook)
Hasn't my dad told you anything yet?
Did you get yourself in trouble?
Why? What happened?
- Who is it this time?
- I didn't cause any trouble.
Hey, Mr. Seok likes me.
What's with that face?
- I'm offended.
- Since when?
Do you like him too?
Come on. I don't like him. You know he's not my type.
But how does your father know about it?
Well, some stuff happened.
So you did cause trouble, after all.
With the CEO of our PR agency.
Hey.
You think I'm always that predictable, don't you?
But there's this part of me that you don't know about.
Where are you going all of a sudden?
I need to go report this to my dad.
When I'm back, I'll tell you exactly what you can write in your report.
I know how dumb and reckless that is.
But the reason I still choose to do this
is because my feelings for Jae Guk are sincere.
I'm glad to see myself so dumb and reckless again.
Why are you being so reckless? Why are you so dumb?
We'll never be happy together even if we do get married.
I thought I loved you,
but I've now realized it wasn't love.
I'm comfortable around you because I've known you for years.
We're like friends, like siblings.
We've been engaged for too long.
That's why you feel that way. It's understandable.
I'll try harder.
I still see you as a man.
And I love you.
My heart is with someone else.
I can't marry you out of a sense of responsibility.
That's just wrong.
It doesn't matter. I don't care!
So don't leave me.
Don't go, Soo Wan.
(Young Eun)
(Young Eun)
Soo Wan, you made the wrong choice.
It was that woman's fault.
I always read the ending credits.
Seeing all the names roll up on the screen
is more touching than the actual movie sometimes.
It shows you that the movie you just watched
is the outcome of so many people's time and hard work.
I get so bummed out when I miss post-credit scenes.
This music is nice.
What shall we eat?
- Korean food?
- No.
- I want
- Oh, are you Jae Guk?
Soo Wan's brother, Yoon Jae Guk, right?
Hey.
Hey, how long has it been?
Honey, don't you remember Soo Wan? He is Soo Wan's little brother.
I see.
This is my wife.
Hello.
The clinic is so busy these days,
but it's my daughter's birthday,
and she wanted to watch an animation movie.
Wasn't it his death anniversary a little while ago?
Is that why you're back?
Yes.
Life's been so busy that I keep forgetting.
That's okay.
You're starting to look so much like Soo Wan now that you're older.
You two sure are brothers.
Who is she?
This is my girlfriend.
Hello. I'm his brother Soo Wan's friend.
Hello, I'm Ha Young Eun.
Goodbye.
That hit me hard.
The moment I heard Soo Wan's name,
I felt as if my knees were about to give out.
You did?
And I feel like half of my fighting spirit has vanished.
The other half is still there.
One hurdle after another. Why does it have to be this way?
Let's overcome one more hurdle while we're at it.
I want to
meet your mother too.
What did you just say?
Help me out, just until the project in Paris is done.
Then what? Just say goodbye and go our own ways?
Yes, and be cool with it.
This is too cruel.
You already rejected me once.
You'll break up with me again when our relationship contract expires?
You also have to go to Paris without getting caught, right?
What if my dad finds out?
He hates liars more than anything.
Well, it's not like I intended for it to happen.
Why is it my responsibility too?
Paris. Then Milan, London, and even New York.
Don't you want to see how far you can go?
In any case, you're saying we're going to date, right?
We'll sign a short-term contract.
All for show, for the sake of business.
So how are we going to do this?
First and foremost, you should be seen often at my work.
How close do you want us to look?
Let's make people think that we're both passionately in love.
And a little bit of physical touch will be needed at times.
Define physical touch.
We should be okay with a light kiss here and there.
Sure, we've already done it anyway.
Then I'll take that as a yes.
Let's be a good team until our contract expires.
Sure, let's do it.
Do not get caught.
My dad hates being lied to.
Yes, come in!
Hi, Soo Ho.
- I'll be off then. Bye.
- Bye.
(Letter of Resignation)
- What is this?
- I'm handing in my resignation.
Why, all of a sudden
I'm sorry to spring this on you.
I organized all the info on everything I've been working on.
I'll make sure the projects aren't affected
Did you get an offer from another company? What did they offer you?
You should've talked to me first if you'd needed something.
We started this company with just five employees
and worked so hard to grow it. Now, you're leaving like this?
My wife
is ill.
What are you talking about, Soo Ho?
Mi Sook is ill?
- What's wrong with her?
- Mr. Kwak.
What's up? What now?
What is it?
Are things not going well between you and Mr. Seok?
- Why didn't you tell me?
- What are you talking about?
Mi Sook.
I heard she's ill.
You guys are so mean.
You two always do this.
The two of you always exclude me like this.
Why didn't you tell me?
I had no idea.
You horrible brats.
I don't want Mi Sook to be ill.
Why is she ill? Why does it have to be her?
What are you doing?
Where were you? Why didn't you pick up?
I stopped by my mom's place to pick up some side dishes,
then went to Ji Min's kindergarten
and her piano academy, so I didn't hear my phone ring.
Anyway, why are you here? Shouldn't you be at work now?
And what is all this?
We're only going to eat brown rice from now on.
Oh, no.
Did you leave work early to do this?
Did you not go to work today?
I quit.
What?
Please don't worry.
We won't touch his desk
because this is where Mr. Kwak belongs.
I'm not sure how long it'll take for him to come back,
but we'll leave his desk untouched until he returns.
All right, get back to work.
Have you lost your mind?
- Do you want all of us to die?
- You need to be hospitalized.
I refuse to say goodbye to you like this.
- Honey.
- I won't let you suffer in pain
and collapse alone again.
Kwak Soo Ho!
I'm sorry, Mi Sook.
What are you doing?
I was a scumbag.
Soo Ho!
When I heard you were dying,
the first thought I had was,
"How am I to manage now?"
Then I got worried about Ji Min.
The last thought I had
was how you would get through this.
I'm such a scumbag.
I only care about myself.
I'm so selfish.
Don't do that.
What should I do about you?
How will you manage from now on?
Are you done crying?
Have some water.
You evil brat.
You said that enough.
I don't have the energy to put up with much more.
I will find the best doctor in that field.
I'll get her a VIP hospital suite and call all my connections.
You do whatever it takes to bring her, okay?
- Chi Sook.
- Don't leave me out again,
or I'll just
Make sure to bring Mi Sook to the hospital.
Ms. Seo?
I'd like you to take over Sono and La Fayere's pop-up stores.
- Me?
- You've been working with Mr. Kwak.
You know how things work, right?
Pardon?
Well, yes.
We can't ignore the call-to-action effect,
so keep monitoring the show windows on the first floor.
Before the artwork concept meeting,
have all the plans and designs prepared.
Okay.
Also, one more thing.
Check Cookie's schedule too.
I will.
Give me a call, Mr. Kwak.
What's all this about you resigning?
How can you do this to me?
(What's going on? Have I done anything wrong?)
My gosh
You brought dessert today?
I waited for a long time to get it, so I hope you enjoy it.
Was this her idea too?
It wasn't her idea, but she did wait with me.
Excuse me.
Hi, Young Eun.
Yes.
Okay.
I'd like that.
Sure.
Bye.
What did you say you'd like?
Tomorrow,
I'll meet Young Eun's parents.
It's over.
It's the beginning.
Just so I could afford white rice,
I spent
all my youth
inhaling chalk dust.
For the rest of my life, I'll enjoy my pension and have fun.
They say that these days, middle-age begins at 60.
Medicine is so advanced, you could even live to be 200.
Eat a lot in advance.
I could never even catch a cold freely.
I worked so hard and diligently.
Only for my family.
Why did you eat that?
Every morning, I cooked rice and soup for you,
and I ironed your shirts, so I'm patting myself on the back.
Still, that's mine.
Does the food have your name on it?
Who said this was yours?
I must eat well
to get the energy to move around.
To do what?
As of today, you have retired from my life.
I'll work on marrying Young Eun off.
This is so delicious.
So this is what it tastes like.
Thank you for attending Sambong Middle School's
honorary retirement ceremony.
The chair of the alumni association will give a speech.
(Thank you for your service.)
Dear teachers.
Thank you for teaching us with warmth and love
for many years.
The alumni association wishes the retiring teachers
all the best on their new beginnings.
Vice-principal Ha Taek Soo will give his retirement speech.
When can I meet the guy?
It's Dad's retirement ceremony. Let's focus on him for now.
Rather than what I did well,
my mistakes and regrets remain clear in my mind.
Now I will end the time I spent in a classroom.
The second chapter of my life,
I will spend with the person who is my lifelong partner.
I'd like to start anew.
He wants to start anew with you.
What?
Why would he not discuss something that important with me
and just make up his mind?
Is it just a new chapter for him?
I have my own life.
- Mr. Ha.
- Hey.
- Thanks for teaching us.
- Gosh, thank you.
- Thank you, Mr. Ha.
- Thank you.
- Don't be late for class.
- Okay.
Wouldn't it be nice if we had a son-in-law here too?
It's always just us three.
Over here.
Don't tell Mom.
Hello.
Meet my parents.
Nice to meet you. I'm Yoon Jae Guk.
Yes, hello. It's nice to meet you.
Madam Min's son?
Why is he here?
He's the man I'm seeing, Mom.
What?
But
Ms. Min.
Jae Guk and her both are adamant.
Soo Wan died.
If she hadn't called him that night,
I wouldn't have lost my fiancé,
and you'd still have two sons.
And you still want to accept her?
As Jae Guk's girlfriend?
I can't lose my other son too.
Now all I have left
is just Jae Guk.
- Ms. Min.
- Even in my dreams,
I never forgot Soo Wan.
Because
I'm a mom,
which is why, Yoo Jung,
eventually,
those two will break up.
One, two.
Nice.
We are four at last.
Perfect.
I'll take your family photo.
Oh, sure.
Wait.
You should be in the photo. Come on.
- Excuse me.
- Yes?
- Could you take our photo?
- Sure.
Honey.
Stand here.
- Stand close to him.
- Are you ready?
Sit down here.
How deep is the relationship?
If you introduced him to us,
that means you're considering marriage, doesn't it?
Oh, my gosh.
I don't believe this is happening.
I'm all for this union. I like it, no questions asked.
Mom.
Remember only what you saw today.
Think only of that.
Please.
Can't I think about anything else?
Like what?
What?
What did you just say?
Who?
Yoon Soo Wan.
He's my older brother.
That was ten years ago and we only dated for two months.
Shut your mouth.
No one decides
who we can like and who we can't.
They are brothers.
Do you think this is normal?
What is normal and what is strange?
Who decides that?
- Young Eun.
- Mom.
The world is full of all kinds of people.
They all look different, think differently, live differently.
There is no correct answer.
Who says what is right?
The road that most people take is right.
Because it's wide and smooth.
It's right to take that road.
The world changes and so does how people think.
Things that made no sense in your time makes sense now.
You're truly and utterly possessed.
Why did I live?
What did I live for?
You should've kept it a secret.
We didn't want to lie to our parents too.
Is it okay if you're okay with it?
Do you live on your own? You said you're from Paris.
You have a place to return to whenever you want.
If you leave, what about my daughter Young Eun?
Go to work. That's what you can do for me.
I made you my wife, but did nothing for you.
Soo Ho. Can you at least help me relax?
If you're done eating, go and lie down.
I'll pick up Ji Min. Take a nap.
(Chi Sook)
It's just until today. Go to work tomorrow.
What?
I called a few hospitals.
You can get admitted right away.
Pack what you need, okay?
Don't you add to it.
I'm tired of repeating myself.
Jeon Mi Sook, you have no time for this.
- You must
- Bye.
My gosh.
Can't he at least hang things up?
I'm outside your place.
He should have this dry-cleaned right away.
Are you crazy? How dare you come here?
You left me on read.
Go home right now.
What should I do?
Let's talk outside.
Ms. Seo?
- Hello.
- Why did you come outside?
The cold air isn't good for you.
I'm still taking over his duties.
Mr. Seok sent me over.
Oh, I'm so sorry.
He'll get right back to work. You came here for nothing.
- It's fine.
- Come in.
- Come inside and chat.
- No.
We'll talk out here. It won't take long.
Come inside, Ms. Seo.
Come in.
Oh, dear.
Sit over here.
Honey.
- Sit down.
- Okay.
Please sit, Ms. Seo.
Okay.
I'd have prepared something if you'd called ahead.
Mr. Kwak must've been busy. I couldn't reach him.
I dropped by on my way home.
I'm sorry my husband's causing such trouble.
It's fine.
- Drink it before it gets cold.
- Thank you.
Why don't you go and rest?
Oh, silly me.
I talked too much when she's here to see you.
It's okay.
You can take your time.
- I'll go to the dry-cleaner's.
- Okay.
(Dry-cleaning)
I expected Mom to react the way she did.
But it's harder than I thought to actually face it.
Still, you managed better than I thought.
I was worried you'd completely
lose the will to fight.
It's close.
If someone says just one more thing,
I might lose power.
That won't do. I must recharge you.
I love you.
Okay.
(Report on Human Measurements)
Sizes 55 and 66 were defined in 1981.
Back then, the average height of Korean women was 155cm,
and the bust girth was 85cm.
Size 55 was named after the last digit of both measurements.
Was I being pessimistic because
I didn't fit the measurements from 40 years ago?
Last year, the average height of Korean women in her 20s
is 6cm taller than the old statistic.
It is a bit harsh to stick to a 40-year-old system.
They buy what fits their hips and reduce the waist.
Coats that fit their shoulders need longer sleeves.
It's wrong to take that for granted.
Women come in more shapes and sizes.
We should make more varied sizes.
Shall I type up a report on the system's problem
- and need for more sizes?
- Yes.
Why are you alone? Where's Chi Hyung?
He left the office for business.
I'm exhausted. A full-time job isn't my style.
Why are you exhausted when you return empty-handed?
Listen. You don't have to be at your desk to get work done.
I just had lunch with Hye Rin.
I told you to help So Young because our samples come in today.
All this happened because I tried to help her.
If you had truly known the extent of my sacrifice,
you would re-evaluate
my royalty and affection for my company and colleagues.
I think we're missing one. I'll check and pick it up.
Okay.
Go on.
Me?
Give me that. I'll get it.
No. I'll get it.
I said I'll get it.
I won't complain you treat work as a hobby,
but I'd like you to not use me as an excuse.
Your life is easy and simple because you'll get promoted in time.
Using me who is hard working as an excuse is displeasing.
- Listen.
- I carried all the boxes.
Isn't it embarrassing to freeload off other people's work?
Different pant lengths for each waist size,
and different sleeve lengths for each shoulder size?
I didn't know Sono was such a considerate brand.
If we change sizes and make new patterns,
we must order 100 samples to get people trained.
Until we get just one blouse right,
we draw, revise, and fix it hundreds and thousands of times.
We check the quality and then change it again.
We'll need at least three factories to handle this.
What about the other brands in the meantime?
What if we do that and end up with dead stock?
Will you buy them all?
How much longer must we make things in a 40-year-old size?
People have different shapes and they want different clothes.
And despite that, they managed to fit into what we sold just fine.
Why should we fit our bodies to the clothes?
It should be the other way round.
Will you always try to beat me?
Shall I submit this to the director
or directly to the president?
Darn it.
Darn you.
Give me one minute to think.
She's back.
How did it go?
(Request for Approval, Head Manager: Koh Kwang Soo)
- Nice!
- Nice!
It worked.
Let's stay busy.
- Yes, ma'am.
- Yes, ma'am.
Let's do this.
Here.
Are you here to ask me to accept her again?
That'd be nice.
But I really just wanted to eat with you.
Let's eat before the food gets cold.
By the way,
I'm going to start something new.
Like what?
I want to take photos of people, not clothes.
You should be in the photo.
Come on.
I always felt like an outsider.
Stand close to him.
I never felt like I belonged anywhere.
I never felt comfortable enough.
The interaction, intimacy, and irritation.
It was nice. I found myself wanting more.
In order to take photos of people, you need to know about them.
You need to know their character and the stuff they like
in order to portray them properly.
By any chance,
do you guys also plan to get married?
If that's what she wants.
Why don't you invite her over to my house?
I want to cook a meal for her.
Mom.
Bring her over.
What is all this?
Do you miss our days as students back in Paris?
I had to do your homework as well as mine,
and I'm using the skills I learned back then to do something now.
It's going to take too long for me to do this on my own.
I need you to be my assistant.
I'm already sad and upset because of Mi Sook.
I don't want to be your assistant only to get annoyed as well.
I don't know what you're doing,
but I'll leave you to it.
They're Mi Sook's clothes.
The clothes she bought even though they were too pricey.
The clothes she bought because she was excited.
The outfits she wore to the events at her daughter's kindergarten.
The stuff she wore to look nice on her wedding anniversary.
They're all part of Mi Sook's past.
So I couldn't just throw them away.
If they're too big for her, we can just reduce the size.
If they get bigger, we'll reduce them again.
What do you want me to do?
We need to reduce the length, so cut the hems.
I'm great with scissors.
- Do I start from here?
- Yes.
How do I look? Do I look okay?
I knew it. Whoever altered your clothes must be talented.
Tell her she wouldn't have made it without her assistant's help.
Listen. I used to be a rising star in the modelling industry,
although it was short-lived.
Anyway, just know that my slim body
is what completes your design. Do you agree with that?
- I agree.
- Wholeheartedly.
This is beautiful.
When did you wear that outfit?
When we went to take photos for Ji Min's first birthday.
- Oh, it's that dress?
- Try this on too.
You need this to complete your look.
Didn't this used to be long? I bought this.
- This used to be my long coat?
- Yes, I cut it.
- She's taking all the credit again.
- She can't help it.
I did all the cutting.
You guys are so good.
It makes you look like you have long legs. It's nice.
I've always wanted to buy something like this.
I've seen a lot of people wear these kinds of jackets.
Cropped jackets, right?
Maybe I should receive treatment.
Mi Sook.
Mi Sook.
I only thought about throwing things away.
I didn't know there could be another way.
In order to say goodbye with no regrets,
I should live my life to the fullest.
I want to do everything I can
so I can pat myself on the back and say I did my best,
instead of having any regrets.
Thank you, Mi Sook. Thank you.
You'll be staying in a VIP room.
Great. I'll use this chance to spend some of your money.
This outfit makes me want to do a catwalk.
- Do you want to see it?
- Yes, show us how it's done.
Here's my supermodel walk.
You've still got it.
- I've still got it.
- You really do.
- Is this how they pose these days?
- What is that?
I'm glad I lost weight.
- The clothes look better on me.
- My gosh.
Knowing how to say goodbye is another form of love.
I've known her ever since I was 18. It's been 20 years.
I've known her half my life.
"Okay."
"Goodbye."
How am I supposed to do that?
Saying goodbye
doesn't always need to be sad and heartbreaking.
That's a big stereotype, you know.
Let her leave at ease.
That's another form of love.
Love comes in many different forms.
Is it okay if I lean on your shoulder?
Why do you even bother to ask?
You can always lean on me.
You're always welcome to.
Hello.
Nice to meet you.
I'm here to meet Director Hwang Chi Sook.
- Are you going to drink coffee?
- Yes.
I'm here to meet Director Hwang Chi Sook.
Hello, sir.
The thing is, I came here for business
Do you like flowers, sir?
Follow me.
(Seok Do Hoon)
You were born in 1982, the Year of the Dog.
Is this correct?
I know I look young for my age, but yes, that's correct.
When did you start your company?
Right.
Vision PR was established 8 years ago with only 5 employees.
Now, we have over 400 employees,
and as the center of Korea's fashion industry,
we're in charge of doing launching shows for top-tier brands.
Do you know that Chi Sook always got rejected
after wasting her time liking guys one-sidedly?
Is that so?
She always fell for guys who looked like models.
So I'm surprised that she chose to go out with you.
I'm quite charming once you get to know me.
About the accident
Was it mutual or unilateral?
Oh, the accident?
I guess you could say
it was both mutual and unilateral.
You guys are trying to fool me, aren't you?
We'll sign a short-term contract.
All for show, for the sake of business.
Do not get caught.
My dad hates being lied to.
Why can't you answer me?
I'm sorry, sir.
Are you not a good liar?
I'm sorry, sir.
Then tell me how sincere you are.
My feelings for her are 100 percent sincere.
I even confessed my feelings.
But she rejected me.
Do you sincerely want to be in a relationship with my daughter?
I know this is a short-term contract,
but I don't mind if that means I can be with her.
I want you to keep me updated.
- Pardon?
- And listen.
If you want to date her, do something about your hair.
But this is my signature hairstyle.
You must not like her enough to do something about it.
Sir, please let me keep my hairstyle.
Listen to me.
My daughter only cares about looks.
What kind of hairstyle do you recommend?
Foreign brands put in orders for at least 1,000 yards.
Why would I sell the fabric in small amounts?
It's not like I'm going to get paid properly.
Domestic brands are always trying to get discounts.
We can't go beneath 1,000 yards.
We can't afford to keep a lot in stock.
So you're saying it's troublesome for both parties, right?
Then there's nothing we can do about it.
We'll just have to stick to how things were.
So what? How many yards of tweed do you need?
It'll take at least three months to create a new material.
What if it doesn't meet our expectations?
It's not like we can take full responsibility.
This won't work.
We have the technology to beat the Japanese and Italians.
It's frustrating that we can't make good use of it.
Arrange a meeting.
Maybe that will help us find the answer.
So Young, take Chi Hyung to the warehouse.
They're upset that no one's there to help.
Okay.
Young Eun, I'm very sensitive to dust and bad smells.
Wear a mask, then.
Carry it properly, will you?
Here.
We're finally done.
Gosh, there's so much dust.
Let's have iced Americano so we can wash the dust down our throats.
I need to sort out the defects and send them back.
What's that?
There are outfits that shrank in size after they got washed,
and some have washed out colours.
I need to sort them out and send them back.
Hey.
If you keep working so hard, your joints will start to hurt.
- Are you the new recruit from Sono?
- Yes.
Once you're done with the sorting, help us cut out the loose threads.
The clothes are over there.
You want us to help?
I'll put in a good word to the head of design.
I can't do this anymore.
I'm going to leave before you start sorting out the defects.
Stop right there.
You need to do your part.
I'm not interested.
I'm done.
Do your part.
No.
You're here.
What about Jae Guk?
He found a place on sale for his photo studio.
He said he'd come as soon as he checked the place.
He's probably on his way.
I see. Come inside.
I got you something. It's not too sweet.
Just put it on the table.
Would you like my help with anything?
First, wash your hands.
The bathroom is upstairs.
Okay.
It's impossible to just erase or forget about your child.
He still lives in me
just like he did ten years ago.
Jae Guk probably feels the same way.
Soo Wan will always be with him.
Soo Wan's acquaintances and memories
will always be there to haunt you.
If you choose to stay with Jae Guk,
you'll have to put up with all that.
You'll have to be thick-skinned and act like none of that matters.
Do you think you can do that?
The frightening reality.
The tenacious and cruel nature of people's opinions.
Mom, I'm home.
Jae Guk, everything's ready. Welcome home.
Young Eun.
I ran here because I didn't want to be late.
The meal is ready. Come sit down.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry. I need to go.
Why did you leave the door open?
I wanted to see if she was capable of putting Soo Wan behind her.
I told you it won't work out.
She won't be able to overcome it.
I'll go with you.
Listen. I was
I know.
I know how you feel.
You don't need to say anything.
Let's just be together.
(Woori Photo Studio)
This is my photo studio.
I ran away.
I lost the will to fight
as soon as I saw Soo Wan's room.
I'm going to take photos of people here for the next two months.
Your mother was right.
I can't put up with all that.
If I want to keep doing it, I might even choose to stay.
I thought I'd be able to do it,
but the reality is just so different.
My purpose wasn't to get my mom's approval.
If she chooses not to accept you, then let her go ahead.
Nothing can stop me from being with you.
The four of us
can't be together.
I already lost a child.
I can't just sit back and watch my other child
be happy with the woman
who took my child from me.
Does it have to be so hard?
But if you choose to continue, then so be it.
It's not something I can control.
But I won't
be around.
Does it have to be so harsh?
I regret it.
I regret it so much
that I want to erase those two months
that I spent a decade ago.
For the first time in my life,
I regret the time I spent with your brother.
That's how much I love you.
Because of that, I feel so sorry.
(Woori Photo Studio)
(Now, We Are Breaking Up)
Young Eun, this is wrong. Don't walk this path.
- Mom.
- Your daughter should stop.
It's not my daughter's fault.
If you feel sorry at all, you shouldn't be like this.
This is what I'm talking about.
Those big eyes and sharp nose.
You look completely different.
You just wait, Chi Sook.
- Use this chance to do it right.
- Tonight?
I'm confused.
My body keeps sending me messages by making me feel pain.
We're near my house.
I still need you.
So this is the where you want to start a new life?
She'll be taking photos today.
You said you wanted to take photos before you started chemotherapy.
- Okay.
- Move your body to the rhythm.
Watch me.
Those who are left behind have to live their lives
based on their memories of those who are gone.
You're very selfish. That's not love. It's greed.
What's your intention? Why are you doing this?
There's something you don't know.
Ten years ago, Soo Wan